COTTINGTON
Cottington
Cottington is a British surname with origins rooted in the Anglo-Saxon period. The surname is locational, derived from the place named Cottington in the county of Devon, England. The place name is believed to have been derived from Old English words meaning "Cot's settlement" or "farmstead."
History and Distribution
The surname Cottington is relatively rare and has been predominantly found in the counties of Devon and Somerset in England. The earliest known record of the surname dates back to the 16th century in the parish of Hemyock in Devon.
Notable Individuals
Francis Cottington, 1st Baron Cottington (c. 1579 – 1652) – An English statesman who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Lord Treasurer. He was a prominent figure during the reign of King Charles I.
Variations
Variations of the Cottington surname include Cottenton, Cotyngton, and Cotington.
Overall, the Cottington surname carries with it a sense of heritage and connection to the historical landscape of British society.
There are approximately 548 people named Cottington in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Cottington.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Leon
- Leslie
- Martin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Tim
- Trevor
Female
- Emily
- Emma
- Hannah
- Helen
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Ruth
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.